乔治·克鲁尼与阿迈勒·阿拉姆丁在威尼斯完婚

Hollywood star George Clooney has married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice, in one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the showbusiness year.

好莱坞明星乔治·克鲁尼与人权律师阿迈勒·阿拉姆丁在威尼斯完婚，这是本年度演艺界最令人期待的事件之一。

Clooney with his then-fiancee on Friday in Venice

A host of fellow stars descended on the Italian city's canals for the union   between the film world's most eligible bachelor, 53, and Ms Alamuddin, 36.

The ceremony was celebrated in a hotel overlooking the famous Grand Canal.

Clooney's agent broke the news to journalists in a brief statement.

According to AP news agency, that will be the only communication on the wedding.

Clooney and his friends had sipped champagne before gliding up the Grand Canal on Saturday evening to the luxury Aman Hotel, waving to hundreds of well-wishers.

Guests include Cindy Crawford, Bill Murray, Matt Damon and the U2 singer Bono.

Clooney's boat was momentarily blocked by a passing cruise liner and then by a water bus, giving time for dozens of boats carrying photographers to catch up, AP writes.